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Blessed Maria Tuci In 1945
Blessed Maria Tuci In 1945

Blessed Maria Tuci

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 24

Born

March 12, 1928

Died

October 24, 1950

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Maria Tuci was born on 12 March 1928 in Ndôrfushaz, near Rrôshen, Albania. She grew up in a devout Catholic family and received her education at a Stigmatine school. Maria's strong faith and desire to serve God led her to become a Stigmatine postulant when she reached the appropriate age.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2016-11-05 by 5 November 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Square of the Cathedral of Shën Shtjefnit, Shkodër, Albania, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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